These Are The Hot New Health Trends To Look For In 2018

More than ever, foods and beverages are loaded with probiotics and other wellness-oriented ingredients. Here's a look at what you'll see next year.



Foods, Probiotic Drinks, and Wellness Drinks to Try
FOODS
Granola
Probiotics are the newest ingredient in the popular breakfast food. (Just stay away from these probiotic-added foods.)

Kimchi
This already trendy Korean side dish made with seasoned napa cabbage will debut in more products.

Chocolate
Gut health gets sexier with probiotic chocolate bars and chocolate-flavored edible supplements.

Honey
Innovators will ferment the much-loved natural sweetener to include probiotics.

PROBIOTIC DRINKS
Tea
A growing number of blends will include heat-resistant probiotic strains. (This tea is an antioxidant powerhouse.)

Kombucha floats
The popular fermented tea gets a modern twist with this healthier take on the classic root beer confection.

Juice
Fruit drinks get in on the probiotic trend, adding live and active cultures.

Drinkable vinegar
Predicted to be the next kombucha, the vinegar is diluted with juice or sparkling water and typically contains billions of live and active cultures.

WELLNESS DRINKS
Watermelon juice
This workout recovery drink is rich in antioxidants and contains an amino acid that may reduce muscle soreness.

Pickle juice
Look for this low-calorie fix for muscle cramps in unlikely products like ice pops and fruit punch.

Plant-based water
Birch, maple, and cactus waters deliver big flavor without loads of sugar.

Oat milk
Expect to see this sweet-tasting, dairy-free alternative to milk in new, ready-to-drink products.


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